The Mommy & Lexie Story

About Me

Lou Ann

Mom to Lexie from Aktau Kazakhstan, whom I adopted between May 20 thur July 20, 2007 (go to those posts if you'd like to read about my time in Kazakhstan.) Lexie is a funny, intelligent, outgoing and sensitive little girl and I couldn't be happier or more blessed to be her mommy.

Map of Kazakhstan

July 4th this year found Lexie, Mom and I at our local little carnival and later on the BIG fireworks show. Lexie jumped right in and went on all the little kiddie rides (there were all of 3) and was a complete dare devil. No fear! Mom & I enjoyed her thrill of it all and it was a nice way to celebrate Lexie's Freedom Day. This time last year I was walking out the door of the baby house with Lexie for the last time and what a great feeling that was. So once again I ordered fireworks for the whole country to enjoy. I hope you had a chance to catch some of them. That's how we finished our day - watching the fireworks and feeling so blessed.

So the rest of the summer was filled with work for me sprinkled with wonderful moments of Lexie. Here she is "helping" me water the plants. Shhhh don't tell her that I unhooked the hose after MY last watering.

Lots of growing from Lexie - almost 2 inches this summer but I still can't get any more weight on her so she's still 27 lbs. The doctors all say she's fine so well just keep doing what we're doing and not worry about it - too much. She still doesn't have all her teeth but two of her back teeth are poking through. She has been teething literally since I meet her. Oh my little drool queen!

A CHILD IN BLOOM

As I embark on this adventure to Aktau, Kazakhstan to adopt my first child, this painting of a Rose comes to mind. I've always loved how all the adult hands surround and protect the baby's hand but at the same time are open enough for the tiny fist to grow. That's how I see this whole adoption process. So many people with one child's best interest at heart. And with each person giving this child a hand she will bloom into the best person she can be. God has given me a wonderful gift by allowing me to help this child learn and grow. I'm so grateful to all the people who have supported me (and I hope will continue to support me) through this life challenging experience.